Letters: The Brexit deadlock has shown up the Government’s failure to think boldly and decisively

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SIR – It is clear that the Government intends to negotiate Brexit in name only, and to pay for the privilege.

Theresa May has been happy to concede at every turn. The aim is to prevent any regulatory divergence, and to allow the European Court of Justice to set the legal precedents.

There has been a profound lack of imagination – but one should not necessarily blame Mrs May. She is, after all, a Remainer, and is not known for decisiveness. Her administrators are also staunch supporters of the EU.

The fact that there is no alternative within the party is a worry. Other candidates will only use their Brexit credentials as a means to gain office, then follow the usual path.